Camelbak Hydration Bladders

“I need some help here... I had both my hydration bladders ( the regular Camelbak and the old Unbottle Camelbak) hanging in a locker, and smart me also had laundry detergent and some fabric softener in there. Well as the hydration system hung they absorbed some of the "flavor" of the detergent. I tried filling the bladder 3/4 full of warm water and added 1/2 a cup of
baking soda and let sit for 48 hours. It worked until the bladder dried out and I put water in it again, then the flavor came back, albeit a little less stronger. Any advice on how to get rid of it or should I just go and buy new bladders?
If nothing else come out of this that is positive, I learned a VALUABLE and can share it with you all!

Sparky”

“i know that at least once a month i clean out my coffee maker with water and vinager.
i dont know if it would help with your prob. but it might be worth giving it a try. what could you loose other then a nasty taste in your mouth unless it would be bad for the bladder”

“Sparky, When we had the travel trailer we used a mixture of h20 and bleach each spring to sanitize the holding tanks. Not sure what the ratio was. It won't take much though. Let it sit overnight and then flush.”

“Lemon juice may work.

Haver you tried tequila, also?

Maybe leave iced tea in it for a few days till the tea turns bad. It may taste of stale tea, but at least it may get rid of the detergent taste.”

“vodka”

“coffee will stain and overide the taste just about anything”